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There are myriad ways one can decorate their home. Whether it is through textured popcorn walls, soft pastel schemes, or a few decor trinkets here and there, every homeowner has splurged to realise their vision. One of the decor practices which undoubtedly everyone has employed is curating floral centrepieces. It’s fairly obvious. Who wouldn’t love […]
Green Carnations Unite The Gays Across Nations Read More »
Achyut Purushottam Kanvinde was an Indian architect. Practically raised by his father, his foray into architecture was inspired by his father who was a portrait and landscape artist. In 1942, he graduated with a degree in architecture from Sir JJ School of Arts. He pursued further education at Harvard, working under the tutelage of German-American
Spacious, Sensitive, and Smart: A Look at Achyut Kanvinde Projects Read More »
When we discovered Grammys’ new artist Meghan Thee Stallion, we remembered her for her Beyoncé AKA Cowboy Carter collab and her iconic tongue. If we were to rank the tongue iconography, we’d award it an easy third position. But what about the first two you ask? The first, would; for obvious reasons; go to Goddess
Sun’s Out, Tongue’s Out: The ‘Wacky’ Birth of the Albert Einstein Meme Read More »
Cheriyal paintings, also known as Cheriyal scroll paintings, are a traditional art form originating from the Cheriyal village in Telangana, India. Earlier, the painting style was extremely popular throughout Andhra Pradesh, but due to the proliferation of television and cinema, the paintings were exclusively done in the Cheriyal town. One may find the Cheriyal scroll
Are Cheriyal Scroll Paintings Religious Comic Strips? Read More »
Artist Damien Hirst finds himself at the centre of the controversy yet again as his formaldehyde shark, which was originally made in 2017, was backdated to the 1990s. The artwork in question is ‘The Unknown (Explored, Explained, Exploded), 1999.’ As could be reckoned by the suggestive title is the “alleged” completion date — 1999. A
Damien Hirst’s 1990s Shark, which Sold for $8m, Reportedly Dates Back to 2017 Read More »
Humankind has come a long way. From cave paintings, which showcased stick figures, to realistic portraits and 3D printing, art has seen an uncanny transformation. In such a time, where social media and technological advancements have taken strong roots, global artists need to keep up with the times. An artist who has achieved to amalgamate
Can One Even Pigeonhole Mathieu Lehanneur’s Art Style? Read More »
India is a diverse country and a popular tourist destination. Whether it is a stroll at the Lodhi Art District or shopping at the handicraft hubs, the beauty of and within India cannot be put into words. One of the arts which is extremely gorgeous yet often overlooked is the folk art of Jharkhand –
Born Of Fertility; For Fertility: The Sohrai Paintings of Jharkhand Read More »
Skyscrapers have been in existence since the 1880s. However, they were predominantly scattered around the popular cities of the United States. The concept of skyscrapers penetrated the Indian territory in 1959, with the construction of a 12 storied LIC building in Chennai. It held the title of the tallest building in India till 1961. At
Will the Palais Royale Uplift Mumbai’s Worsening Sustainability Scores? Read More »
They say “More is More”, but to what extent does the resurgence of multiple narratives, multiple forms, and multiple identities help progress art? At one point, we are bound to be baffled by this rampant plurality. But how does one curb it? The simple answer – minimalism. Seldom, do people confuse minimalism with postmodernism. However,
Is Minimalism Merely A Glorified Urban Farce Or Does It Actually Hold Substance? Read More »
Cogito, ergo sum René Descartes Growing up, we only had a tiny window into the lives of philosophers. It was a philosopher’s profession to philosophize. The aforementioned quote in Latin translates to ‘I think, therefore I am’, and individualizes philosophy. It is a self-sustaining paradoxical statement. Now the real question? Is philosophy for the individual,
Barbara Kruger Explains – All These Dolla Dolla Bills Want You To Get A New Identity Read More »